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SW10 FPG

2010 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,096 mi
Last recorded117,096 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 FPG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 May 2023 117,096 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn MOST REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn MOST REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under body corrosion

Pass 26 May 2022 109,937 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 100,763 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 100,713 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 92,629 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 89,130 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 83,281 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 75,497 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Oct 2016 66,417 miles

both front tyres slight wear on edges

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Nov 2015 58,173 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 46,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 11 Feb 2014 29,940 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2013 19,569 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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SW10 FPG is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2010 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 75,671 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW10 FPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 16 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SW10 FPG registered?

SW10 FPG is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 July 2010.

Is SW10 FPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW10 FPG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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